Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Daly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Daly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary Daly Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Mary Daly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Daly Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
15%
Black
22%
13%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Daly Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Daly Elementary School is ranked #1651 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mary Daly Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Daly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, Concord West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Daly Elementary School?
458 students attend Mary Daly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mary Daly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Daly Elementary School?
Mary Daly Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Daly Elementary School offer ?
Mary Daly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Daly Elementary School part of?
Mary Daly Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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